#DemsTakeTheHouse With Diverse Class of Legislators
The incoming class may be the most diverse, with several women, people of color and LGBTQ individuals taking office.
Letitia James Sworn In And Makes History As New York's First Black Attorney General
Letitia James, the 67th New York State Attorney General, is also the first woman to ever hold this particular state-wide office.
Andrea Stewart-Cousins Becomes 1st Woman To Lead New York State Legislative Chamber
Andrea Stewart-Cousins is expected to add much needed diversity to the room of "three men" that make important decisions.
GOP's Karen Handel Concedes Georgia's 6th Congressional District Race To Lucy McBath
After a tight race, Lucy McBath, a "Mother of the Movement" will be headed to Congress to represent Georgia's 6th District.
#TheChisholmList: Profiles Of Black Women Running for Political Office During Midterm Elections
Black women in leadership roles are imperative. But voters also need to be informed about a candidate’s politics, their values, and who and what they are willing to fight for and against.
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Democratic Candidate For Delaware’s At-large District
In 2016, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester became the first woman and first Black person to be elected to Congress from Delaware.
Rep. Frederica Wilson, Democratic Candidate For Florida’s 24th Congressional District
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is hoping for another win come November.